Having the role as an all-rounder, fast bowler Vernon Philander, who’s nursing ankle sprain would be aiming to make his return as a regular bowling option on the side, as he has emerged as a fine prospect for the South Africa over past many years. “He [Vernon Philander] is expected to be fit for the […]
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Zimbabwe Cricketers Unsure Of Participation In Afghan T20 League
Harare, June 10 (IANS) Following a massive truck bomb explosion on May 31 in Kabul, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are still unsure about the participation of Zimbabwe players in Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League, expected to get underway from July. According to Fox Sports, the sports and recreation commission in Zimbabwe […]
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How Much BCCI Paid Top Cricketers And Commentators Last Month?
BCCI released a list of payments in three charts which reveal the list of payments done above 25 lakhs in May 2017. This includes match fees of India players for the 2016-’17 home season, tax-free portions of various amounts handed to players, match hosting fees given to venues across the country, money paid to the […]
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Muralitharan Inducted Into ICC Cricket Hall Of Fame
London, June 8 (IANS) Muttiah Muralitharan, the most successful bowler in Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI), was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the innings break of the India versus Sri Lanka ICC Champions Trophy match at The Oval here on Thursday. The retired Sri Lanka spin legend was awarded the honour […]
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Merv Hughes Feels Cricket Australia And ACA To Reach Pay Deal Soon
Former Australian Test bowler Merv Hughes believes once the national cricket board Cricket Australia (CA) and players committee Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) will formally begin the proceedings over the pay dispute, the parties are expected to reach an agreement soon on Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over payment model. “When the dust settles, I think it’ll progress pretty […]
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ICC Approves Changes In Cricket
During annual meeting late in May, the International Cricket Council has recommended the adoption of a number of changes to be made to the Laws of cricket. According to the recommendations, there will be restrictions in place on bat dimensions, changes will be made to the run-out rule and umpires will be empowered to send players […]
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Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Rated As Best In World By International Captains
Virat Kohli, Mitchell Starc and MS Dhoni have been voted as the best batsman, bowler and wicketkeeper, respectively in the world, according to a survey of the top eight One-Day International team’s captain by BBC Sports survey. With all the top eight teams currently in England for the ICC Champions Trophy, the news outlet asked […]
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PCB Denies NOCs To Players For Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League
After rejecting allegations from Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday has barred its players from participating in the upcoming Twenty20 Shpageeza Cricket League which is scheduled to kick off on July 18 at the Kabul International Stadium. “The PCB announces that none of the players antermd officials (coaches) contracted to Afghanistan […]
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Players Want More Funds For Grassroots Cricket, From Where Asks CA
Melbourne, June 2 (IANS) In the latest development in the pay dispute saga between the Australian cricketers and the board, Cricket Australia (CA) has asked players from where would come the additional $60 million they have sought for the eed fund for the grassroots cricket. CA plans to spend $60 million per year to fund […]
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Pakistan Should Provide Security To Resume Cricket At Home: Rajeev Shukla
As the relations have been sour between Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the senior administrator of the Indian cricket body Rajeev Shukla on Friday has suggested Pakistan should provide ample security for the other playing nations – to resume cricketing ties at home. “They [Pakistan] are failing […]